Camping

Camping in Missouri

Discover 63 state parks offering camping in Missouri

🏕️ Camping in Missouri State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 12 months
Nightly fee $13–$25
Max stay 15 days within any 30 consecutive-day period at one park (10 CSR 90-2.030)
Booking system US eDirect
  • Reservation fee: $6.50 online / $8 by phone (nonrefundable); no fee for same-day campsite reservations
  • RV hookups: Site types: basic, electric, electric/water, and sewer/electric/water (full hookup); availability varies by campground
  • Pets: Pets allowed; max 2 dogs recommended per campsite, leash no longer than 10 ft; service animals allowed in buildings/water; select cabins allow dogs via 'Cabins for Canines'
  • Firewood: No formal statewide ban, but parks strongly advise against moving firewood >50 miles (emerald ash borer); only USDA-certified heat-treated firewood considered safe to transport; gathering/cutting firewood in parks prohibited; many parks sell firewood on-site
  • Good to know: Reservation window opens at 7 a.m. CT exactly 12 months before the first night; weekend stays at several lake/destination parks require a 2-night minimum.
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Official agency: Missouri State Parks (Missouri Department of Natural Resources)

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

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Missouri State Parks with Camping

Van Meter State Park (Missouri)

Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Arrow Rock State Historic Site (Missouri)

Arrow Rock State Historic Site

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Fly fishermen casting in the crystal clear spring-fed trout stream at Bennett Spring State Park Missouri

Bennett Spring State Park

+5 Hunting Kayaking Canoeing RV Cave Tours
A State Park featuring a river surrounded by trees and grass.

Big Lake State Park

+4 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Biking
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Big Oak Tree State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Big Sugar Creek State Park Missouri

Big Sugar Creek State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
A scenic state park with a river and trees showcasing their vibrant autumn colors.

Bryant Creek State Park

+3 Picnicking Kayaking Canoeing
Ha Ha Tonka castle ruins on cliff overlooking Lake of the Ozarks Missouri with autumn colors

Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Castlewood State Park (Missouri)

Castlewood State Park

+2 Cave Tours Biking
crowder state park

Crowder State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Cuivre River State Park (Missouri)

Cuivre River State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Current River State Park (Missouri)

Current River State Park

+2 Paddling Canoeing
Don Robinson State Park (Missouri)

Don Robinson State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
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Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

+6 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Cliff towering over Sinking Creek at Echo Bluff State Park

Echo Bluff State Park

+3 Kayaking Canoeing RV
Confluence Point State Park (Missouri)

Edward “Ted” and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Elephant Rocks State Park (Missouri)

Elephant Rocks State Park
fall foliage at Table Rock State Park with mountains in background

Eleven Point State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Finger Lakes State Park (Missouri)

Finger Lakes State Park

+3 Picnicking Canoeing Cave Tours
Graham Cave State Park (Missouri)

Graham Cave State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Grand Gulf State Park (Missouri)

Grand Gulf State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Ha Ha Tonka castle ruins on cliff overlooking Lake of the Ozarks Missouri with autumn colors

Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Harry S. Truman State Park (Missouri)

Harry S. Truman State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Hawn State Park (Missouri)

Hawn State Park
Jay Nixon State Park (Missouri)

Jay Nixon State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park (Missouri)

Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
Katy Trail State Park (Missouri)

Katy Trail State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Knob Noster State Park (Missouri)

Knob Noster State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Lake of the Ozarks State Park (Missouri)

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

+4 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Paddling Biking
Lake Wappapello State Park (Missouri)

Lake Wappapello State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
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Long Branch State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Water Skiing RV
Mark Twain State Park (Missouri)

Mark Twain State Park

+9 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snowshoeing Hunting Golfing Kayaking Winter Sports Cave Tours Biking
Mastodon State Historic Site (Missouri)

Mastodon State Historic Site

+7 Horseback Riding Hunting Kayaking Sightseeing Cave Tours Biking Nature
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Meramec State Park

+2 Canoeing Cave Tours
Missouri Mines State Historic Site (Missouri)

Missouri Mines State Historic Site

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
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Montauk State Park

Morris State Park

+2 Canoeing Sightseeing
Onondaga Cave State Park (Missouri)

Onondaga Cave State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
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Pershing State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
man fishing at Roaring River State Park

Pickle Springs Natural Area

+5 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking Nature
aerial photograph of Sully Creek State Park

Pomme de Terre State Park
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park landscape

Prairie State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Dramatic Oregon Coast sunset with sea stacks and waves at Beverly Beach State Park

Reifschneider Park

+7 Mountain Biking Paddleboarding Surfing Beachcombing Whale Watching Kayaking Biking
man fishing at Roaring River State Park

Roaring River State Park

+3 Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing RV
Robertsville State Park (Missouri)

Robertsville State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park (Missouri)

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Rock Island Trail State Park (Missouri)

Rock Island Trail State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Route 66 State Park (Missouri)

Route 66 State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Sam A. Baker State Park (Missouri)

Sam A. Baker State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Sweetwater Lake

Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery

+5 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
aerial photograph of Sully Creek State Park

Shepherd of the Hills State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking Nature
Fly fishermen casting in the crystal clear spring-fed trout stream at Bennett Spring State Park Missouri

St. Francois State Park

+6 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
St. Joe State Park (Missouri)

St. Joe State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Stockton State Park (Missouri)

Stockton State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Sailing Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
aerial photograph of Table Rock Lake during sunset at Table Rock State Park

Table Rock State Park Missouri

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Scuba Diving Scenic Overlooks Jet Skiing Water Skiing Kayaking Biking
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park (Missouri)

Taum Sauk Mountain State Park

+5 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Biking
Thousand Hills State Park (Missouri)

Thousand Hills State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Trail of Tears State Park (Missouri)

Trail of Tears State Park

+1 RV
Wakonda State Park (Missouri)

Wakonda State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Wallace State Park (Missouri)

Wallace State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Washington State Park (Missouri)

Washington State Park

+2 Kayaking Canoeing
Watkins Mill State Park (Missouri)

Watkins Mill State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking
Weston Bend State Park (Missouri)

Weston Bend State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Kayaking Cave Tours Biking

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❓ Camping in Missouri — FAQ

How far ahead can I book Missouri state park campsites?

You can reserve Missouri state park campsites 12 months in advance via US eDirect. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in Missouri state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in Missouri state parks typically run $13–$25, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a Missouri state park campground?

The maximum stay is 15 days within any 30 consecutive-day period at one park (10 CSR 90-2.030). Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.

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